<VV> Still no proper idle

[Geoffrey A Johnson]

Thought about worn valve guides?  What is the vacuum like?  Is it steady? 
With 
a GOOD gauge?

-Geoff Johnson


On Wed, 16 Nov 2005, Padgett wrote:

> The latest opinions have been pointing to a dragging torque converter or a 
> frozen overrunning clutch as a possible cause.
>
> I have not noticed any foaming of the fluid (though really have not looked 
> but no sign underneath).  From what people have said, there should be a 
> 100-150 rpm drop from Neutral to Drive and not the 250-400 rpm drop I am 
> seeing.
>
> Is this something a torque converter can do ? It seems to shift at the proper 
> speeds/run fine when moving but am clutching at straws a bit any more. 
> Probably will go through carbs again next to check for any sediment and bump 
> the jets from 50's to 52's to see what happens since a lot easier than 
> dropping everything. (though suspect I'll have to buy an ATV jack).
>
> Padgett
>
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